The Esquire fashion director will now take your questions, and leave you walking tall — no matter what the cold brings

Is there such a thing as one winter scarf that every man should own?

Is there such a thing as one winter scarf that every man should own?

Scarves are deeply personal, and it really depends on what else you wear. I reckon you can't go wrong with navy (or any solid color) cashmere or lamb's-wool plain knit, with a felt-like handle and shortish fringed yarn ends.

Can I salvage a fraying suit trousers? And if I toss the pants, can I wear the jacket as a blazer?

Can I salvage a fraying suit trousers? And if I toss the pants, can I wear the jacket as a blazer?

If the fraying is on top of the cuff, consider having the cuffs removed and wearing them without. If, on the other hand, it's the bottom hem that's fraying, there's not much you can do. Before you chuck the pants, consult an invisible mender, a professional miracle worker who may be able to help. As to a suit jacket that's lost its pants: Continue wearing it even if the pants go to the men's-wear store in the sky.